Clinical Assistant Professor, Undergraduate Nursing
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment.
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be competed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered.
Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position.
Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at
OHR@wssu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834
Position Details
Classification Information
| Position Classification Title |
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| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Position Class (Extract From Banner or PA) |
F2 |
| EPA Position Type |
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| JCAT |
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Position Overview
| Primary Purpose of the Position |
As a leader in nursing education, the Winston-Salem State University Division of Nursing is committed to providing diverse populations with a transformative educational experience rooted in the
HBCU traditions. The Division of Nursing provides excellent, accessible, and responsive programs at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels. Graduates are prepared to be leaders in assuring health equity of underserved individuals and communities; providing compassionate, evidence-based, and culturally responsive care; and educating our next generation of nurses.
The 12-month position is an academic rank of Clinical Instructor/Assistant Professor of Nursing in the School of Health Sciences Division of Nursing with a start date of August 2026. Job responsibilities include teaching primarily undergraduate nursing courses, with a concentration in Adult Health, Mental Health, and Maternity Newborn, offered in both traditional and accelerated options. Teaching and facilitating the application of nursing theories, principles, and skill competencies, the candidate will
serve as a faculty/student advisor, mentor, and coach to students inside and outside of the classroom,
participate in departmental, School, and university service, as well as engage in service related to the nursing profession and the larger Winston-Salem and Forsyth County communities.
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Position Information
| Working Position Title |
Clinical Assistant Professor, Undergraduate Nursing |
| Building and Room No. |
FL Atkins Bldg, Room 416 |
| Appointment Type |
Permanent Full-Time |
| If Time Limited. |
No |
| Appointment Length. |
12 Months |
| Position Number |
000271 |
Requirements and Preferences
| Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies |
No |
| Normal Work Schedule |
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Monday - Friday, some evenings and weekends possible |
| Department Required Skills |
The Division of Nursing seeks exceptional candidates who demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching nursing theory and clinical practice to undergraduate students from
culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, as well as the ability to
leverage various technologies to engage students in the learning process. The successful candidate will
mentor, support, and engage undergraduates in study abroad, practicum, residency, and community service-learning opportunities, where they will apply their content knowledge to benefit the larger community. Preferred candidates must demonstrate the ability to participate in interdisciplinary teaching and collaborative learning with the broader constituencies. Candidates must also show commitment
to liberal education and the social determinants of health
, particularly in urban and rural communities. The successful candidate must exemplify
commitment to ongoing professional growth and development and actively participate in interprofessional organizations and conferences.
The following qualifications and skills are required for this position:
- Candidates must have a minimum of a master's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university.
- Candidates must hold a current unrestricted license as a registered nurse in North Carolina or have eligibility to obtain a North Carolina Registered Nurse license.
- Must have a minimum of two years of clinical nursing and one calendar year of teaching experience, including hybrid and/or online, in a college or university setting.
- Candidates must demonstrate the ability to leverage various technologies that engage students in the learning process.
- Candidates must be proficient in test construction using the NCLEX blueprint, statistical analysis, and instructional reinforcement to achieve learning outcomes.
- The successful candidate must be a clinical expert and possess effective communication and assessment skills.
- Must provide evidence of the ability to mentor and support undergraduate students in or engage students in study abroad, internship opportunities, or community service learning.
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| Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education |
Preferred candidates must have a master's degree in nursing. Candidates must hold a current unrestricted license as a registered nurse in North Carolina or be eligible to obtain one. The preferred candidate must have at least 3 years of clinical nursing experience and at least 1 year of teaching experience, including hybrid and/or online, in a college or university setting. |
| Required License or Certification |
Candidates must hold a current unrestricted North Carolina Registered Nurse license or be eligible to obtain one. |
| Valid US Driver's License |
No |
| Commercial Driver's License Required |
No |
| Physical Required |
No |
| List any other medical/drug tests required |
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Primary Responsibilities and Duties
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
| Describe the specific job duties related to this competency |
General responsibilities include coordination of learning activities, development of course content, and assisting students in teaching/learning activities related to adult health nursing, including theory and practicum. Specific responsibilities include teaching a minimum of 12 semester hours in the classroom and clinical areas in content related to adult health nursing. Participating in program planning and curriculum development, academic advisement and counseling of students, and helping to create a student-centered environment, developing new and innovative teaching methods, participating in department, division, and university activities. Performing other duties assigned by the Director of Nursing or Chair of the
BSN Program.
The faculty in the Division of Nursing seeks a committed and engaged faculty member who will perform specific duties at
a high level. These duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Teaching and Advising
- The successful candidate will teach graduate and/or professional nursing courses either face-to-face, hybrid, or online, and must communicate with students as s/he monitors student progress for student success.
- General teaching responsibilities include both didactic and clinical/lab instruction, teaching curriculum content related to the family nurse practitioner specialty or nursing education/leadership at the graduate and doctoral levels.
- The successful candidate must develop detailed course syllabi before the first class, teach each class section as assigned, create and present relevant course activities, assess assignments by providing written and/or oral feedback in a timely manner, and evaluate student performance. The successful candidate must hold office hours each week consistent with university requirements, meet with the course coordinator, program director, and chairperson regularly and as requested, and attend departmental, School, and university meetings as appropriate.
- The faculty will advise and mentor graduate and professional students regarding academic matters and help foster a student-centered learning environment.
University, Professional, and Community Service and Engagement
- Meet with the course coordinator, area coordinator, and chairperson regularly and as requested
- Attend consistently departmental and College meetings.
- Serve on departmental-level committees.
- Serve on School and university-level committees.
- Maintain membership in discipline-specific professional organizations.
- Serve on community-oriented committees, boards, and commissions related to Nursing or healthcare.
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| Percentage Of Time |
100 |
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Internal Posting Only |
No |
| Position Type |
Faculty |
| Time Limited Position |
No |
| Appointment Length |
12 Months |
| Salary |
Commensurate with education and experience |
| Open Date |
02/26/2026 |
| Close Date |
03/20/2026 |
| Open Until Filled |
No |
| Special Instructions Summary |
Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment.
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be competed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered.
Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position.
Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at
OHR@wssu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834 |
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial Transcripts
- References List
Optional Documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Other Document
- Letter of Reference 1
- Letter of Reference 2
- Letter of Reference 3
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Winston Salem State University
Commensurate with education and experience
Feb 26, 2026